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Learn and Laugh Preschool

Child care center · 11715 FM 2244, Austin, TX 78738-6315 · License 1684227

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 43. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (264)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Trainings were not available during the inspection.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
1 out of 4 staff files were not available for review.
4 746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
An 8 mo old child was combined in a room with a 3 year old child (exceeding 18 mo age gap).
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Walls near sink was observed to have paint peeling and dirt/soap scum stains in the older infant room. Bathroom was observed to have soiled diapers child's water bottle, and toilet paper on the floor.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
A crib that an infant was sleeping in had a bottle and a blanket it in with the infant. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver removed the items from the infants crib.
3 746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
During inspection the caregiver had 10 children 9 that were 18m to 3 yr old with one infant, making the caregiver out of ratio with 12 or fewer children.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
A garbage can was observed to be full of garbage without a lid, and accessible to children.
3 745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
One employee was observed to have an active background check after seperating from the operation.
4 746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
One classroom was over ratio with one caregiver supervising 10 children ages 8mo-3 years old with a SAG of 18-24mo. This was corrected at inspection when additional caregivers returned from lunch.
Yes
4 746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
An 8 mo old, non walking infant was in a classroom (during naptime) without a crib for sleeping.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
This standard was re-cited. The loose fill was not at the proper depth around the climbing equipment as required. The equipment is not in use at this time.
4 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
There were many tripping hazards present in both play areas. This was corrected when the director moved the toys and organized to eliminate tripping hazards.
Yes
5 746.3701(9) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
During inspection of the playground there were 2 buckets of water observed on the playground that had material settled in the buckets and standing water, more than 8 inches, in the buckets accessible to children.
Yes
3 746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
During the follow-up the liability insurance policy unavailable for review. The most recent policy expired on 1/31/2024. 9/27/2024-There still was no active liability policy available for review. Director stated she sent the notice to inform the parents of no liabilty insurance on the operation back in March 2024.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the walktrhough, there were piles of items and clutter causing a tripping hazard and possible health and safety hazareds. The following items were observed and accessible to children: Pile of clothing and blankets. Stacked area of open plastic bins containing clothing and supplies. Some supplies are spilling out of the containers onto the floor covering the walking area. Shelves with a bottle of sode and can or pringles. Chairs, foam tiles and other items on the floor of the changing area. Rugs with visible dirt and trash.
4 746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
There were empty food cans (like what green beans come in) that were accessible to children. These cans could cut the children hands if they picked them up. This was corrected as inspection when the cans were removed.
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Children recrods were reviewed and 4 records were missing the Parents rights, 2 records were mimssing the immunizations, 1 record was missing the health statement.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
There were several walls and equipment that needed cleaning or replacing. There were dead crickets throughout the building.
3 746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
There were no active liability insurance policy available for review. The most recent policy expired on 1/31/2024.
4 746.1613(a)(5) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employees Required
An additional person was not in the building during nap time.
3 746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
The first aid kit was missing tweezers and thermometer.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The annual Health inspection has not been completed since April.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
During an inspection, children were observed unsupervised during several incidents.
5 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
1 out of 4 children were missing some shots.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The loose fill on the playground was observed to be less than 1 inch in front of the large slide.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Sanitizing equipment was within the child's reach in the infant room.
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
A child was observed sleeping in a bouncy seat. This was corrected when the child was removed from the seat.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
1 out of 4 staff was missing a notarized affidavit.
4 746.3407(10) - Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly
The illumination within the initial classroom appears to be malfunctioning and requires immediate attention.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There is a piece of soft play equipment that is in the infant room that has become worn and torn and can no longer be sanitized properly.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
There were no fire drills log avaiable for review.
4 746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
There were many tripping hazards present in both play areas.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Neither the director nor the caregiver had CPR and First Aid certification for review.
4 746.1613(a)(5) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employees Required
An additional person was not in the building during nap time.
4 746.3407(10) - Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly
The illumination within the initial classroom appears to be malfunctioning and requires immediate attention.
3 746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
The first aid kit was missing tweezers and thermometer.
5 746.3701(9) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
During inspection of the playground there were 2 buckets of water observed on the playground that had material settled in the buckets and standing water, more than 8 inches, in the buckets accessible to children.
Yes
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the walktrhough, there were piles of items and clutter causing a tripping hazard and possible health and safety hazareds. The following items were observed and accessible to children: Pile of clothing and blankets. Stacked area of open plastic bins containing clothing and supplies. Some supplies are spilling out of the containers onto the floor covering the walking area. Shelves with a bottle of sode and can or pringles. Chairs, foam tiles and other items on the floor of the changing area. Rugs with visible dirt and trash.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
During an inspection, children were observed unsupervised during several incidents.
4 746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
There were empty food cans (like what green beans come in) that were accessible to children. These cans could cut the children hands if they picked them up. This was corrected as inspection when the cans were removed.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
This standard was re-cited. The loose fill was not at the proper depth around the climbing equipment as required. The equipment is not in use at this time.
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
A child was observed sleeping in a bouncy seat. This was corrected when the child was removed from the seat.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The annual Health inspection has not been completed since April.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Walls near sink was observed to have paint peeling and dirt/soap scum stains in the older infant room. Bathroom was observed to have soiled diapers child's water bottle, and toilet paper on the floor.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
A garbage can was observed to be full of garbage without a lid, and accessible to children.
3 746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
There were no active liability insurance policy available for review. The most recent policy expired on 1/31/2024.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
1 out of 4 staff was missing a notarized affidavit.
3 745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
One employee was observed to have an active background check after seperating from the operation.
4 746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
One classroom was over ratio with one caregiver supervising 10 children ages 8mo-3 years old with a SAG of 18-24mo. This was corrected at inspection when additional caregivers returned from lunch.
Yes
4 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
There were many tripping hazards present in both play areas. This was corrected when the director moved the toys and organized to eliminate tripping hazards.
Yes
5 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
1 out of 4 children were missing some shots.
4 746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
An 8 mo old, non walking infant was in a classroom (during naptime) without a crib for sleeping.
4 746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
An 8 mo old child was combined in a room with a 3 year old child (exceeding 18 mo age gap).
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Children recrods were reviewed and 4 records were missing the Parents rights, 2 records were mimssing the immunizations, 1 record was missing the health statement.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Sanitizing equipment was within the child's reach in the infant room.
4 746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
There were many tripping hazards present in both play areas.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
1 out of 4 staff files were not available for review.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
There were no fire drills log avaiable for review.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
There were several walls and equipment that needed cleaning or replacing. There were dead crickets throughout the building.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Neither the director nor the caregiver had CPR and First Aid certification for review.
3 746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
During inspection the caregiver had 10 children 9 that were 18m to 3 yr old with one infant, making the caregiver out of ratio with 12 or fewer children.
4 746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Trainings were not available during the inspection.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The loose fill on the playground was observed to be less than 1 inch in front of the large slide.
3 746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
During the follow-up the liability insurance policy unavailable for review. The most recent policy expired on 1/31/2024. 9/27/2024-There still was no active liability policy available for review. Director stated she sent the notice to inform the parents of no liabilty insurance on the operation back in March 2024.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There is a piece of soft play equipment that is in the infant room that has become worn and torn and can no longer be sanitized properly.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
A crib that an infant was sleeping in had a bottle and a blanket it in with the infant. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver removed the items from the infants crib.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Walls near sink was observed to have paint peeling and dirt/soap scum stains in the older infant room. Bathroom was observed to have soiled diapers child's water bottle, and toilet paper on the floor.
5 746.3701(9) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
During inspection of the playground there were 2 buckets of water observed on the playground that had material settled in the buckets and standing water, more than 8 inches, in the buckets accessible to children.
Yes
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the walktrhough, there were piles of items and clutter causing a tripping hazard and possible health and safety hazareds. The following items were observed and accessible to children: Pile of clothing and blankets. Stacked area of open plastic bins containing clothing and supplies. Some supplies are spilling out of the containers onto the floor covering the walking area. Shelves with a bottle of sode and can or pringles. Chairs, foam tiles and other items on the floor of the changing area. Rugs with visible dirt and trash.
3 746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
The first aid kit was missing tweezers and thermometer.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Sanitizing equipment was within the child's reach in the infant room.
4 746.1613(a)(5) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employees Required
An additional person was not in the building during nap time.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
1 out of 4 staff files were not available for review.
3 746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
There were no active liability insurance policy available for review. The most recent policy expired on 1/31/2024.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
1 out of 4 staff was missing a notarized affidavit.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
There were no fire drills log avaiable for review.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The annual Health inspection has not been completed since April.
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Children recrods were reviewed and 4 records were missing the Parents rights, 2 records were mimssing the immunizations, 1 record was missing the health statement.
4 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
There were many tripping hazards present in both play areas. This was corrected when the director moved the toys and organized to eliminate tripping hazards.
Yes
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
This standard was re-cited. The loose fill was not at the proper depth around the climbing equipment as required. The equipment is not in use at this time.
3 745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
One employee was observed to have an active background check after seperating from the operation.
4 746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
An 8 mo old child was combined in a room with a 3 year old child (exceeding 18 mo age gap).
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
A child was observed sleeping in a bouncy seat. This was corrected when the child was removed from the seat.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The loose fill on the playground was observed to be less than 1 inch in front of the large slide.
4 746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
One classroom was over ratio with one caregiver supervising 10 children ages 8mo-3 years old with a SAG of 18-24mo. This was corrected at inspection when additional caregivers returned from lunch.
Yes
4 746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
There were empty food cans (like what green beans come in) that were accessible to children. These cans could cut the children hands if they picked them up. This was corrected as inspection when the cans were removed.
4 746.3407(10) - Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly
The illumination within the initial classroom appears to be malfunctioning and requires immediate attention.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Neither the director nor the caregiver had CPR and First Aid certification for review.
3 746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
During the follow-up the liability insurance policy unavailable for review. The most recent policy expired on 1/31/2024. 9/27/2024-There still was no active liability policy available for review. Director stated she sent the notice to inform the parents of no liabilty insurance on the operation back in March 2024.
4 746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Trainings were not available during the inspection.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
During an inspection, children were observed unsupervised during several incidents.
4 746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
There were many tripping hazards present in both play areas.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
A garbage can was observed to be full of garbage without a lid, and accessible to children.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
There were several walls and equipment that needed cleaning or replacing. There were dead crickets throughout the building.
3 746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
During inspection the caregiver had 10 children 9 that were 18m to 3 yr old with one infant, making the caregiver out of ratio with 12 or fewer children.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
A crib that an infant was sleeping in had a bottle and a blanket it in with the infant. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver removed the items from the infants crib.
5 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
1 out of 4 children were missing some shots.
4 746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
An 8 mo old, non walking infant was in a classroom (during naptime) without a crib for sleeping.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There is a piece of soft play equipment that is in the infant room that has become worn and torn and can no longer be sanitized properly.
4 746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
An 8 mo old child was combined in a room with a 3 year old child (exceeding 18 mo age gap).

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (80)

80 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.

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